fled

flɛd

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of flee: to move away quickly, often to escape danger or difficulty

“The birds fled the forest when they heard the storm approaching.”

2. noun

past participle of flee: people who have moved away quickly, often to escape danger or difficulty

“The refugees were a group of people who had fled their war-torn country.”

Synonyms

  • escaped
  • fled
  • flew
  • ran

Antonyms

  • remained
  • stayed